Mar 29, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Jannik Sinner of Italy celebrates his victory over Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic in the final of the men’s singles at the Miami Open at the Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images

May 20, 2026, 9:32 PM CUT

Jannik Sinner’s Fitness and Training Led to Rome Final Win

Last week, world No. 1 Jannik Sinner defeated Casper Ruud in straight sets to win his first-ever Italian Open title. By doing so, he also became the youngest player ever to win all the Masters, at 24.

Although he admitted to fatigue and discomfort during the two-day-long semifinals against Daniil Medvedev. He experienced cramps in his leg and even doubled over during a point, raising concern among those watching.

During Sky Sports' post-semifinal press conference, Sinner said, “I think it’s normal that not every day we feel 100%. I tried to play with the best possible energy I have. Yesterday brought me to a point where I was up today.”

Sinner also admitted that the unusual stop-start nature of the match also affected him mentally heading into the next day. “I struggled a bit to sleep this night.”

Mar 29, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Jannik Sinner of Italy celebrates during his match against Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic after beating him in the final of the men’s singles at the Miami Open at the Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images

He said the overnight delay was a new experience for him and added that the match became a real physical battle by the end.

However, as an elite athlete, Sinner’s fitness and training remain one of the biggest parts of his consistency. It allows him to maintain his movement and intensity even in difficult playing conditions.

Sinner’s victory relies on a specialized conditioning program designed for high-intensity movement.

A Closer Look at Jannik Sinner’s Workout Routine

As per Men's Health, Jannik Sinner focuses highly on upper body and core strength exercises, such as performing landmine rotations and medicine ball exercises that give him strength in the backhand shots.

He also focuses on ladder drills and track drills, both designed to develop fast footwork and sharp direction changes. These exercises help him train to move faster on the court, as per Pro Player Training Zone.

Moving on, he opts for tricep extensions and shoulder presses, as these help build power in his arms and shoulders for volleys and serves. He also pays close attention to wrist extension and flexion, as they are essential for building endurance in his wrists and forearms.

Finally, the Italian tennis star uses a weighted ball that is the size of a mini football to develop upper-body strength.

What are your thoughts on Sinner's workout routine? Let us know in the comments.

Written by

Avantika Das

Edited by

Rudra Dubey